Cleaning tips for the return of evacuees Northern Fire - Saskatoon - CBC News

With a little help from the rain last week began to go fire home on the northern Saskatchewan evacuated.

However, excessive smoke and damage of forest fires can lead to several health risks.

Hygienist at the Health Authority Northern Inter-Tribal Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka he advised back all residents of the north to make arrangements to clean their homes. This includes:

• Personal protective equipment (masks, goggles, rubber gloves and long-sleeved shirts and pants) when cleaning or contact soot, ash or excessive smoke odor
• Remove the food, the outdated or incorrect temperatures was
• Clean all interior surfaces (counters, windows, tables, kitchens, etc.) with a cloth with warm water and detergent. Vinegar and baking soda to help with the smell of smoke
• Cleaning with a damp or wet mop. Try to avoid the first cleaning with a vacuum.This could add fine dust in the air. Make sure that you open a good ventilation with windows and doors when you need to suck
• Wash and clean the outer surfaces to free your house of ash and soot
• Wash all clothes
• Keep windows and doors open, as much as possible, to remove the smell of smoke
• Change your air filter heating, ventilation and air conditioning when you return your first home
• Rinse your water pipes in the house, hot water, especially when she was not at home during the evacuation

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